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Dry Matter Intake from Pasture
Use this worksheet throughout the grazing season to document the Dry Matter Intake (DMI) in each ration fed to each class of animal. Complete a new worksheet any time the ration for a class of animals changes. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Form, Template or worksheet |
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Equipment, Facility or Address Change Form
Use this form to notify CCOF that you will be moving or you plan to add a new facility or new equipment to your existing organic certification. You will also need the following forms: H2.3, H4.0, H5.0, Handler Materials Application. You may also need the following forms: H2.0, H2.0A, H2.0B, Co-Packer Application, or Business Change Application. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form |
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EU Organic Regulations and Logo Use
Background, Assessment, and Interpretation of (EC) 834/2007, as well as frequently asked questions and instructions for use of the EU organic logo. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Helpful documents or flyer |
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External Client Inquiry
Please use this form to request information regarding CCOF operations in the context of inspections, investigations, or other activities related to organic compliance. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Form |
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Farm Organic Certification Application
Organic certification application for farms/growers who produce organic products, including greenhouse operations, transplant producers, and other types of crop production. Download your application packet and email completed forms to inbox@ccof.org: |
Grower, I am not an organic operation | Application Packet, Organic System Plan |
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Farmers' Market Best Practices Guide
A guide to help organic producers and farmers' market managers better understand how the word "organic" may be used at a farmers' market. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Feed Type DMI Table
Use this document as a reference for average dry matter percentages for common feeds. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Food Safety Services for Organic Farms
Learn about the field-level food safety services that CCOF has to offer! |
Grower | Helpful documents or flyer |
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G3.0 Seeds Planting Stock
Describe the seed, transplants, and planting stock you plan to use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G3.1 Seedlings, Transplants, Container, & Greenhouse/Shadehouse Production
Describe any seedling, transplant, or greenhouse/shadehouse production done by your operation. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G3.2 Mushroom Production
Describe any mushroom production done by your operation |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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G4.0 Soil Management
Describe how you maintain or improve soil, monitor fertility, and control erosion. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.1 Compost and Manure
Describe any compost you produce or purchase and any processed or raw manure you use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.2 Natural Resources
Describe how you maintain or improve natural resources such as water, soil, and biodiversity. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G5.0 Pest Management
Describe preventative pest management methods you use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
